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Cool books for kiddos

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Well, you have to go to a baby shower.. and you HAVE to bring a book ("library showers" are all the rage)... So the mom-to-be isn't swimming in copies of Pat the Bunny and Goodnight Moon, here are my picks for coolest books for the little ones:

Alexander Girard Color Board Book $16Alexander Girard was a 20th century designerwho dabbled in textile design, graphic design, typography, illustration, furniture design, interior design, product design, and architecture. This book features super cool vintage illustrations in vivid colors.I Can Do it Myself by Stephen Krensky $5.85Adorable board book about toddler independence. I love the the retro-style, screen-printed illustrations and cute, rhyming text. The others in this set are just as cute!Never Mind Your Ps and Qs- Here's the Punk Alphabet by Paul McNeil and Barry Divola $22Each letter of the alphabet is brought to life by elements of punk rock, including bands, fashions, and style. My favorite line: "M is for mohawk, a silly hairdo. It has lots of points, but it has no point, too."(Warning: See the warning. Though awesome, this book is not for everyone.)Little Helpers by Green Start $8.99This earth-friendly series is made from 98% post consumer recycled materials and printed with eco-friendly inks. This book is so sweet and encourages children to take care of their earth.Paul Thurlby's Alphabet $12.98A is for awesome. Graphic artist Paul Thurlby presents a stunning alphabet that helps to make the shape of each letter memorable.Numbers by Orla Kiely $7.98Orla Kiely is world-famous fashion designer. In this set she uses iconic shapes and patterns to teach about colors, shapes, and numbers. Mama and Baby by Amy Pixton $4.45Indestructibles are chew-proof, rip-proof, non-toxic and 100% washable. A must-have for those annihilating toddler years.Babylit Set $49 (or around $8/ea on Amazon)Introduces classic literature to little ones. Included: Jane Eyre, Pride & Prejudice, Romeo & Juliet, etc. Simple stories, bright colors, bold illustrations.Faces by David Goodman $13.96Each page of this book shows different and creative ways of making faces: printing, collage, sculpture, etc. Plus, new details are revealed by lifting flaps, looking through holes, or turning the book upside down.